The albums that define
memphis rap.
Our picks for where to start with memphis rap — with a one-line read on why each one matters.
Top Memphis rap artists
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The memphis rap essentials
Twenty-four picks. Press play on any of them.
NLE Choppa
Me vs. Me
A frenetic blend of Memphis rap and drill, showcasing raw energy with introspective moments woven throughout.
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NLE Choppa
Cottonwood
An energetic blend of Memphis rap and contemporary trap rhythms that captures youthful bravado and introspective moments.
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Young Dolph
Bulletproof
A gritty blend of hardened lyrics and melodic hooks set against booming trap beats.
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Three 6 Mafia
Underground Vol. 2: Club Memphis
Raw, unfiltered Southern hip-hop brimming with gritty narratives and pulsating beats that ignite the club atmosphere.
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Young Dolph
Thinking Out Loud
A confident blend of catchy hooks and streetwise storytelling that captures the essence of contemporary Southern hip-hop.
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Moneybagg Yo
A Gangsta's Pain
A visceral exploration of pain and resilience set against trap-infused beats and Memphis-style storytelling.
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Moneybagg Yo
43va Heartless
A potent blend of gritty narratives and catchy hooks layered over hypnotic trap beats.
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Yo Gotti
The Art of Hustle
A gritty exploration of ambition and struggle layered over infectious Southern beats and confident flows.
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Yo Gotti
I Still Am
A hard-hitting blend of trap beats and gritty storytelling that reflects urban life and resilience.
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Three 6 Mafia
Live by Yo Rep
Raw, aggressive beats intertwine with gritty narratives reflecting the harsh realities of Memphis street life.
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Project Pat
Mista Don't Play: Everythangs Workin
A gritty blend of Southern hip-hop and hardcore rap, laden with vivid storytelling and raw energy.
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Project Pat
Real Recognize Real
A gritty blend of Southern hip-hop and hardcore rap laced with menacing beats and raw, authentic narratives.
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GloRilla
Anyways, Life's Great
Energetic Southern hip-hop beats intertwine with fierce, unapologetic lyrics that celebrate resilience and ambition.
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Juicy J
Stay Trippy
A high-energy blend of trap beats and Southern swagger, punctuated by Juicy J's charismatic flow.
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Juicy J
Hustle Till I Die
A gritty exploration of street life, layered with Juicy J's signature bravado and hypnotic beats.
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GloRilla
Glorious (GloRilla album)
A bold and confident blend of Southern hip-hop rhythms infused with unapologetic lyricism reflecting personal experiences.
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Lil Wyte
Year Round
A raw, unfiltered dive into Southern street life with gritty beats and unapologetic lyrics.
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Lil Wyte
B.A.R.
Raw Southern hip-hop blends gritty lyricism with infectious crunk beats, capturing the essence of Memphis street culture.
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Pooh Shiesty
Shiesty Season
A relentless barrage of hard-hitting beats and gritty narratives, embodying the raw energy of Southern trap.
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DJ Paul
Scale-A-Ton
A gritty exploration of nightlife and indulgence wrapped in Memphis rap's signature rawness and rhythmic pulse.
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DJ Paul
Come with Me 2 Hell Part 2
Raw, gritty beats combine with unapologetic lyrics that capture the intensity of Southern street life.
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Lord Infamous
Lord of Terror
A gritty blend of horrorcore and Southern rap, drenched in dark imagery and aggressive flows.
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Key Glock
Yellow Tape
A confident blend of hard-hitting beats and laid-back Southern flows that epitomize contemporary Memphis rap.
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Lord Infamous
The Man, The Myth, The Legacy
A gritty exploration of street life, layered with haunting beats and unapologetic lyricism.
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